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9736 JW

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,242 mi
Last recorded104,242 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9736 JW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 104,242 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear minor leaks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Front to rear pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 107,950 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to flexi both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear inner leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front right and left chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,469 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to under side

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 10 Aug 2023 102,469 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to under side

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 11 Aug 2022 101,655 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 100,867 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 100,865 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play mounting rubber worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 98,056 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 98,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 96,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,465 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 89,456 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 85,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,213 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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9736 JW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 9736 JW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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9736 JW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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